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I realized that I am not very communicative about things I enjoy, gifts I would like. If someone wanted to get me something, how would they know what I like? This, hopefully, will help solve that problem. Oh, if you decide on one, lemme know so I can take it off this page. Plus, since I don't celebrate a certain religious holiday at the same time of year, you can get it any time after the 26th and give it to me all the way until January 20th! Fancy, huh?

Cold, hard cash
As much as I appreciate getting thoughtful gifts, there's not a lot I want nor need. Cash, however, always comes in handy. New karaoke discs come out every month, I like to eat out a lot. Car repairs pop up with alarming frequency, as do surprise payments on insurance and credit cards. Cash is the gift that keeps on giving. Like cholera. So click on the button here and give us some money. Any amount is fine, thanks.
NOTE: Really, cash is the gift I prefer, the most important gift on the list ...

Ten Technologies NaviPod Wireless Remote Control
With this, I could control my iPod as it sits atop my stereo, saving me time and letting me get more work done when a song pops up that I've heard a million times (I mean you, "1985" by Bowling for Soup).
Price: $49.95
UPDATED 2/18/05: Thanks to Bernie, I now have this, and it works great, yay!

Airport Express Wireless Hub
I have a wireless hub at my house that transmits 11 megabytes per second. However, I now have a new laptop which can handle data transfer up to 54 MB/second. An Airport Express hub, coincidentally, does 54 MB/s. Again, would help me do more.
Price: $129.00

gift Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Widely considered to be the finest video game ever made, I haven't bought it myself yet because I can't afford to lose the time from my work ... until after my birthday. So there that is.
Price: $49.99
UPDATED 2/18/05: Thanks to Cowboy Jon, I now have this ... and it's everything I dreamed it would be.

Keyspan Express Remote
I really wanna turn my old PowerBook into a digital jukebox, complete with the screen showing the psychadelic full screen music screen saver thingie. This would let me do that, and give me more flexibility than the NaviPod (as it would let me control the whole PowerBook and keep all non-original music business on that machine).
Price: $59.99

Sealab 2021 (Season 2)
Bizarro. Bizarro. Bizarro. Bizarro. I'm helping. Bizarro. I love you. Bizarro. I'm helping. Bizarro. Bizarro. Bizarro.
Price: $22.48

gift The Ultimate Matrix Collection
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Simply said, these are some amazing films I'd love to own.
UPDATED 12/29/04: Thanks to Bernie, I now have Brown Sugar, School Daze and Lost in Translation.

Wonderfall: The Complete Series
When Wonderfalls was cancelled, I was heartbroken. With all the magic of the saccharine Joan of Arcadia and none of the smarmy wholesomeness, plus the simply incandescant lead actress, well, it can't be beaten. Some of the finest television ever, which of course is why they cancelled it.
Price: $27.99

Customized Grizzlies Jersey
During the last year, the Jerry West-helmed Memphis Grizzlies have had ups and downs. On the downside, they lost veteran coach Hubie Brown, who took 'em to the playoffs in record time. On the upside, they revamped their uniforms, and now look a lot better. The only problem is I have an old custom Memphis jersey. I now need a new one. Thank you! >8^)
Price: $49.99 Size: XL, Name: "Tabu" Number: 73

Customized Titans Jersey
Yes, I already have a Titans jersey. But the name on the back ("H-Teezy") doesn't match the others. So I'm a moron, my bad. I'd like one with "Tabu" on it, but if I don't get one, I'll buy it myself sooner or later. If only they had the red alternate road jersey ...
Price: $79.99 Size: XXL, Name: "Tabu" Number: 73

The Lord of the Rings - Return of the King (Widescreen Edition)
Nobody got me any of this last year. Ah well, more chances for you now!
Price: $22.46 and $17.97
UPDATED 1/23/05: Thanks to Dana, I have the first and last films, leaving only the middle one missing.

Family Guy (Seasons 1 and 2)
Also didn't get this last year. Mmm. If you're feeling cheaper, you can get me the Freakin' Sweet Collection for $14.99.
Price: $34.99

gift Gibbs Aquada
Allegedly, the rebel billionaire Sir Richard Branson commissioned this British company with making the Aquada, a car that can turn into a boat on command. It goes up to 100 MPH on land and 30 MPH on water. It's also a convertible. Now when it first came out, it was $230,000, which was way too much. But now the price has been cut in half, so now it's completely reasonable for you (specifically) to buy me one, and make me love you forever. You know I can't swim, so this would be your way of making sure I never have to.
Price: $115,000.00

Apple Powerbook
Okay, it's thirty three hundred bucks. I had to give it a shot. No harm in asking.
Price: $3,298.00, ask Hannibal for specs